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AU09 YPA

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,888 mi
Last recorded62,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 62,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle and suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,481 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2024 50,525 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 50,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,128 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 45,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,225 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 23,814 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,126 miles

slight cracking to o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,508 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,080 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 20,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,055 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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AU09 YPA is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 YPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 YPA registered?

AU09 YPA is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is AU09 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 YPA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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